Choosing an executive coach for women
I believe all senior women should have executive coaches. They have complex lives and are still likely to be so in the minority at the highest levels that a trusted relationship is essential. Yet women take up developmental opportunities less than men – often because...
Leadership and Resilience: Sometimes we just need the proof
There are many ways to convince somebody that changing a behaviour might be a good idea. In most cases the simple rational argument is not enough; nor are appeals to emotions or shock tactics. Usually a combination of several factors lines up and we move from...
Happiness in the UK
The Office of National Statistics have just released its 2016 figures on happiness in the UK. Needless to say, people immediately went and tagged one town ‘the unhappiest in the UK’ slightly missing and also proving a point. Hear Averil talking about this on the...
Averil was on BBC West Midlands radio discussing positivity.
According to Noel Edmonds, in the long run, negative emotions can lead to illness, and even cancer. What does Averil think about this? Listen to this quick recording to gain more insight into this topic.
Averil was interviewed by BBC Radio Scotland on 27th April on the following theme: workers ‘slagging off’ their bosses
Averil was interviewed by Mhairi Stuart on the following theme: workers ‘slagging off’ their bosses. Have you missed it ? Hit the play button to listen to the clip from Wednesday 27th April.
Greed is good… for culture change
Those of you familiar with our work will know that we are unashamed behaviourists: if you want people to change, change the rewards and the measurements! In the great debate about gender and financial performance, we already know that executive positions are more...
Bouncing back: Averil discusses PTSD on BBC Radio Scotland
Averil appeared once again on the Kaye Adams Show on BBC Radio Scotland – this time on the subject of resilience and bouncing back from adversity and trauma. Click the link to hear the clip from Monday 21st December’s show.
Averil discusses feelings, grief and emotional intelligence on BBC Radio Scotland
Taking part in a programme marking the anniversary of the death of Princess Diana, Averil talks to Kaye Adams about the unprecedented public mourning immediately following the fatal accident in Paris and offers some psychological perspectives and insights. Did the...
Averil speaks at Leadership Foundation for Higher Education – Aurora Conference
On 21st April, Averil spoke to the Aurora Champions Role Models & Mentors Conference – organised by The Leadership Foundation for Higher Education. She spoke for one hour on the subjects of Gender Diversity, Women, Men and Organisational Culture.